Automation Test Engineer

Cogent People; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cogent People Inc. seeks an Automation Test Engineer to support a large-scale federal healthcare system. The role focuses on building and maintaining automated testing suites using Scala, JavaScript, SQL, and Python, with tools like Bruno, Postman, Selenium, and Gatling. Strong collaboration in an Agile environment is required.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of QA automation experience, proficiency with AWS, and ability to design comprehensive test coverage for complex IT systems.

Qualifications

• Experience automating QA for large front-end and back-end systems.
• Knowledge of test design including functional and non-functional testing.
• Experience with AWS and scalable test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test suites across languages (Scala/JavaScript/SQL/Python).
• Create/update Gatling simulations and support design changes.
• Assess automation coverage and optimize regression suites.
• Collaborate in an Agile team to deliver quality software.

Skills

Automation testing

Front-end testing

Back-end testing

AWS

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

BrUNO

Postman

Selenium

Gatling

Job description

Location

Columbia, MD (Hybrid/Remote – MON & WED in the office)

Residency Requirement

Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Sponsorship

This position does not offer any type of sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. (e.g., Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Clearance

Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Job Overview

Cogent People Inc. is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain. The ideal candidate will be proficient in development and maintenance of comprehensive automated testing suites in a variety of programming languages (Scala, JavaScript, SQL, Python) using various testing frameworks and tools (Bruno, Postman, Selenium).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in test automation & tools such as (BRUNO, Selenium, Postman).
• Develop and maintain test suites in programming languages (Scala/JavaScript/Sql/python (basic)).
• Create/update Gatling simulations and build frameworks as needed to support functional design enhancements.
• Identify and assess automation test scripts & test coverage from manual test cases.
• Perform regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure system efficiency.
• Preferred knowledge of AI frameworks integration with codeAssist or Gen AI.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an Agile team environment.
• Maintaining and enhancing existing regression test cases per functional design for data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience automating quality assurance on front-end and back-end systems, including functional and non-functional testing (JavaScript, SQL, Python, Scala) using Bruno, Postman, and Selenium.
• Experience with SQL databases and queries.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience interpreting requirements and defining and executing comprehensive test suites for large-scale IT systems, including test scenarios, positive/negative test cases, and supporting test data.
• Experience with performance testing using Gatling.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a focus on delivering quality and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).
• Relevant certifications in test automation, Agile methodologies, or API testing are a plus.
• Knowledge of emerging skills such as AI-assisted tools.

Why Cogent People Inc?

At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

EEO Employer

Cogent People Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other status protected by law.